September 21-27

Designed and built by George F. Smith of New Britain, Connecticut, this engine is the oldest surviving aircraft engine built in Connecticut. The cylinders were modified from those of a Corbin automobile, the crankshaft was taken from a Franklin automobile, while the aluminum crankcase and off-set connecting rods were Smith's own design. In the summer of 1911, Smith installed his engine in a monoplane which he also designed and built.

This engine is located in the Civilian Hangar as part of the Aviation Pioneers exhibit.

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